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According to the ministry, the theme recognises that early childhood, particularly the first 1,000 days, is critical for brain development, physical growth and overall well-being. "Scientific evidence indicates that over 85 per cent of brain development occurs by the age of six, underscoring the importance of optimal nutrition, responsive caregiving, and early learning," it said. The key focus areas under this year's theme include maternal and child nutrition through promotion of optimal nutri ...Read More >
The exhumation was carried out in the presence of an executive magistrate and a Forensic Science Laboratory officer, and the remains were sent to Civil Hospital for post-mortem to ascertain the exact cause of death, said inspector J K Makwana of Chandkheda police station. The baby girl had been buried at a crematorium in Chandkheda. The infant died on April 4 and her elder sister, aged three, on April 5. Their parents Vipul Prajapati and Bhavna Prajapati, currently undergoing treatment at a p ...Read More >
SHILLONG, March 31: Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday launched "Mission 1000 Days," a programme aimed at improving nutrition and early childhood development outcomes. The initiative is being implemented through multiple departments under the Meghalaya Human Development Council, in convergence with the Departments of Social Welfare, Health & Family Welfare, Community & Rural Development, Education, and Planning. Sangma said the programme is part of a broader effort to address key human ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida inaugurated Kalika, a dedicated crèche facility designed to offer safe, nurturing day-care support for the children of working mothers and staff, at Kharavel Bhawan here on Monday. The initiative is aimed at strengthening work-life balance within government establishments and marks a significant step toward fostering inclusive and empathetic workplace ecosystems in Odisha. Offices of as many as 11 departments of the state government function in ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 31: Breast cancer has emerged as the most common cancer among women in India, with Hyderabad recording the highest incidence rates in the country. The contrast with the USA, where rates have remained stable and screening is widespread, underscores a public health emergency for urban India. Also Read | Has India Pulled 500 Billion Pounds From the UK Economy After Keir Starmer's 'Explosive' Comments on Kashmir and Colonial Reparations? PIB Fact Check Debunks Fake Claim ...Read More >
Jaipur: In a step towards enhancing the work environment and promoting economic growth, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma Monday announced the approval of two key labour reforms. The Rajasthan Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2025, and the Rajasthan Factory (Amendment) Rules, 2025, are designed to stimulate business activity while prioritising the welfare and safety of workers throughout the state. At the announcement event, CM Sharma emphasised the govt's dedication to ...Read More >
New Delhi: A Hyderabad-based paediatrician's decade-long campaign against sugar-loaded beverages falsely marketed as oral rehydration solutions (ORS) has resulted in a major regulatory breakthrough. Dr Sivaranjani Santosh's consistent advocacy led the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) to ban the use of the term 'ORS' on any food or beverage that does not meet the World Health Organisation's (WHO) prescribed formulation. Who is Sivaranjani Santosh? Dr Sivaranjani Santosh is ...Read More >
Increasing sedentary lifestyles and excessive screen time are leading to a rise in spine health issues among adults aged 25-45. New mothers are particularly affected, suffering back pain due to pregnancy changes. Experts urge preventive measures and timely consultations to mitigate these conditions. Sedentary lifestyles and the surge in screen time are contributing to an alarming rise in spine-related health issues among adults aged 25 to 45, doctors report. According to Dr. Vishwanathan Iyer o ...Read More >
Mumbai: Amid the ongoing debate around Deepika Padukone's reported 8-hour shift demand, actress Rani Mukerji shared that she also worked for fixed hours after the birth of her daughter, Adira. Reflecting on her journey of balancing work and parenthood, the National Award-winning actress revealed that her daughter was just 14 months old when she shot for 'Hichki' in 2018. She used to start work in the morning so that she could wrap up the shoot early to be at home for her daughter. "When I did ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In observance of World Breastfeeding Week, Fernandez Hospital in Hyderabad is redefining the conversation around breastfeeding -- shifting the focus from just mothers and babies to a collective community responsibility. The hospital, known for its women-centric approach, is conducting a week-long campaign from August 1 to 7, centred around the global theme, "Prioritise Breastfeeding: Creating Sustainable Support Systems." The initiative seeks to build a "circle of care" around new mo ...Read More >
CHENNAI: Governor R N Ravi, Chief Minister M K Stalin, AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami, and leaders of political parties paid tributes to freedom fighter Dheeran Chinnamalai on his death anniversary on Sunday. "The nation pays humble tribute to the great patriot, visionary leader and fearless commander Dheeran Chinnamalai. With unmatched courage and strategic brilliance, he led relentless campaigns against the oppressive British East India Company, boldly challenging colonial ty ...Read More >
COIMBATORE: In the past six months alone, 7,845 babies have received donated human milk from 1,635 mothers at the Comprehensive Lactation Management Centre (CLMC), the breast milk bank at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital. Since its inception in 2015, the centre has collected 16,717.8 litres of donated milk from 24,654 mothers, benefiting 55,056 babies, many of whom are abandoned, preterm, or critically ill. In 2024 alone, the CLMC collected 10,104.65 litres of milk. Between January and June ...Read More >
Lucknow: Umar Ansari, the younger son of gangster-turned-politician late Mukhtar Ansari, was arrested by Ghazipur police from Darul Shafa area of Lucknow late Sunday night.The arrest was made following the registration of a criminal case against him for forgery in Ghazipur. He was taken into custody and transported to Ghazipur for further proceedings.Umar Ansari was booked for allegedly attempting to fraudulently reclaim a property that had been confiscated under the Uttar Pradesh Gangsters and ...Read More >
Panaji: In a positive sign, 82 percent of mothers exclusively breastfed their children for the first six months, with the same being higher in rural areas with 87.3 percent compared to urban areas with 80 percent, a study by Goa Medical College and Hospital (GMC), Bambolim revealed. Interestingly, the study also found that exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) for six months reported in the state was higher than Goa's National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) estimate of 61.4 percent. The 'Study of Breast ...Read More >
Udupi: Breastfeeding is a balanced and complete nutrition that supports the mental and physical development of the baby. Hence, breastfeeding is essential to enhance the immunity in children, said district surgeon Dr Ashok H.He was speaking at the inauguration of the district-level programme for World Breastfeeding Week, organised jointly by the district administration, zilla panchayat, and the health and family welfare department under the National Health Mission at govt maternity and children' ...Read More >
Alwar: In Alwar district, as part of International Breastfeeding Week, mothers are being encouraged to donate milk at the Mother Milk Bank and to provide free milk to newborns who cannot receive their mother's milk. At the Alwar Mother Milk Bank, 18,000 mothers have donated milk. Since 2016, 18,000 mothers have donated approximately 58.32 lakh millilitres of milk over 44,266 instances at the Aanchal Mother Milk Bank. This milk has been provided to 24,000 newborns.The bank also supports mothers i ...Read More >
Gross Goods and Services Tax (GST) collections rose 7.5 per cent year-on-year to Rs 1.96 lakh crore in July (for sales in June), data released by the government on Friday showed. Even though the pace of growth in gross GST collections picked up to 7.5 per cent in July from 6.2 per cent, this is the second consecutive month wherein the growth rate has been in single digits and much lower after posting double-digit growth in the first two months of the ongoing financial year. ARTICLE CONTINUES BE ...Read More >
Ranchi: The state health department on Friday kicked off breastfeeding week during which state national health mission director Sashi Prakash Jha stressed that the mother's milk is the most divine gift for an infant. The initiative is part of the world breastfeeding week from August 1-7."No other food in the world matches the nutritional value of breast milk," he said. He added, "Every essential nutrient found in various global diets is inherently present in a mother's milk. It is incomparable a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A recent revelation from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) has brought to light a concerning health crisis in Telangana -- 33 percent of children under the age of five suffer from stunted growth, a key indicator of chronic malnutrition. This alarming statistic places Telangana among the worst-performing southern states in child nutrition, second only to Karnataka (35%). Stunting, defined as low height-for-age, is a result of chronic undernutrition and prolonged deficiencies in ...Read More >
Cuttack, Jul 3 (PTI) Rejecting a writ appeal of the state government, a Division Bench of Orissa High Court here has recently upheld a three-year-old judgment passed by a single-judge Bench stating that maternity leave and associated benefits cannot be denied to a woman employed by the state on contractual basis. In a recent ruling, the Division Bench of Justices Dixit Krishna Shripad and Mruganka Sekhar Sahoo affirmed the August 2022 decision of a single-judge Bench, which had ruled in favour ...Read More >
Srinagar: Before towering cranes and cutting-edge engineering transformed the Himalayan landscape, the monumental dream of connecting "Kashmir to Kanyakumari" by rail began with the plodding footsteps of humble mules. This extraordinary backstory underpins the official realization of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL), inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6, 2025, a project crowned by the awe-inspiring Chenab Bridge. According to Afcons Infrastructure Limited, the ...Read More >
Mumbai: Noting that a person running an elevator company would surely be "rolling in money", a sessions court increased the compensation for a domestic violence survivor from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 1 crore. The judge said a substantial enhancement was needed to compensate for the 20 years of torture, humiliation and economic abuse the 41-year-old woman suffered at the hands of her 44-year-old husband. The monthly maintenance was also hiked from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.5 lakh for the woman and their minor dau ...Read More >
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